If you constantly send out CVs and no one calls you, no one may read them. Why? Many HRs use the so-called ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems), they used it also before, but back then, not many people formatted their CV to be “easy to read” for ATS, and to position themselves well, but people were more or less self-initiative, and many of them tried to have a good-looking CV. Now, if your CV is “beautiful” or made according to your logic, and others have ugly ones but made using AI for the HR program that tracks candidates, then your CV can easily end up behind the others.
So if 100 people applied, who will read all of them and make a valid comparison of candidates? Some previous selection will be made, but not according to the human understanding of a good CV.

Here are the top 5 AI-powered tools to create an ATS-friendly, professional CV (“good” in the computer’s understanding of that word ). I have only tried Zety, the free version, quite simple, nice templates, lots of suggestions, but I don’t know how it did the job for ATS. If anyone has experience with any program, please write.

1. Zety
Advantages: ATS-optimized templates, real-time content analysis, drag-and-drop builder, and built-in spell/grammar check.
Free Plan: Limited templates and features.
Paid: $2.70/month (annual billing).

2. Resume.com (LiveCareer)
Advantages: Job description scanner, pre-written phrases for 100+ roles, and step-by-step guidance.
Free Plan: Basic templates and features.
Paid: $2.95/month (annual billing).

3. Kickresume
Advantages: Modern templates, AI-powered suggestions, a cover letter builder, and LinkedIn optimization.
Free Plan: Limited templates and exports.
Paid: $19/month (annual billing) or $129 lifetime.

4. Enhancv
Advantages: Focuses on storytelling and quantifying achievements, clean ATS-friendly designs.
Free Plan: Basic templates and limited exports.
Paid: $12/month (annual billing).

5. Canva Resume Builder
Advantages: Highly customizable drag-and-drop editor, modern templates, and free access to many designs.
Free Plan: Full access to free templates and features.
Paid: Canva Pro ($12.99/month) for premium templates.

💡 Tip: One idea could be to start with free tools like Canva or Resume.com for quick drafts, then upgrade to Zety or Kickresume for advanced ATS optimization. Employers prioritize clarity, relevance, and keywords—AI tools help nail all three.